Marc Lasry, the prospective co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks with business associate Wesley Edens, was once considered for ambassador of France, but turned down the post.
Why that diplomatic post never happened is a question that was raised last year. A story in Business Insider states the New York Post claimed Lasry had to give up the position because of his ties to a Russian Mafia gambling ring. That ring was busted a year ago.
Via Prospective Bucks’ owner Lasry was allegedly tied to gambling ring @ JS Business of Sports Blog.